The official language of Karnataka is which of the following?

The correct answer is Kannada.

Key Points

• Kannada is the official language of the Indian state of Karnataka.
• It is one of the oldest languages in India, with a history dating back over 2000 years.
• Kannada is classified as a Dravidian language, which is a family of languages spoken primarily in southern India.
• The language has a rich literary tradition, with many classical works written in Kannada.
• Kuvempu, a renowned Kannada poet, was awarded the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor.
• Karnataka has a significant number of Kannada-medium schools and institutions for higher education, promoting the use of the language.

 Additional Information

• Malayalam
  • Malayalam is the official language of the Indian state of Kerala.
  • It is also a Dravidian language and has a rich literary tradition.
• Marathi
  • Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
  • It is an Indo-Aryan language and has a significant historical and cultural importance in India.
• Tamil
  • Tamil is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
  • It is another Dravidian language with one of the longest continuous literary traditions in the world, dating back over 2000 years.